Pontotoc County.
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Located in southeastern Oklahoma, Pontotoc County was named for a historic Chickasaw tribal area in Mississippi. The California Road was an early travel route in the area, and the Delaware Mount plateau was a popular feature along the way. Established before statehood, limestone quarries and cement production have both been major economic forces in Pontotoc County. In 1974, the Chickasaw Nation established their headquarters in Ada. East Central University, a four-year college, is also located in Ada. Visitors to Pontotoc County will enjoy trips to the Old Bank Art Gallery, the McSwain Theatre or the Ada Gaming Center.
In 2000, census records showed 35,143 people living in Pontotoc County. Countless assets exist for tracing genealogy in Pontotoc County including legal records, cemetery records and a local genealogical society. Valuable resources for researching genealogy in Pontotoc County are provided below, including a list of existing towns, the county courthouse address, a detailed map of the county and a list of cemeteries located within the county.
Pontotoc County Courthouse Information
Pontotoc County Clerk
P.O. Box 1425
Ada, OK 74820
Telephone: (405) 332-1425
Directions: On W. 13th at S. Broadway.
Records available: Court Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate and civil court records from 1907.
Detailed Map of Pontotoc County
Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines with this detailed map of Pontotoc County.
Existing Towns in Pontotoc County
The following towns and cities are located in present day Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.
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Ghost Towns in Pontotoc County
The following towns and cities either no longer exist in Pontotoc County or are still populated, but significantly less so than in years past. These towns and cities are commonly referred to as "ghost towns."
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Bebee Dolberg |
Franks Frisco Hart Jesse |
Latta Pickett Maxwell |
Oakman Steedman Vanoss Victor |
Cemeteries in Pontotoc County
The following cemeteries are located in present day Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.
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Allison Cemetery Atkins Cemetery Brown Cemetery Burg Dale Cemetery Cockran Cemetery
Fittstown Baptist Grove Cemetery Globe Cemetery |
Kilcrease Cemetery |
Panther Creek Cemetery Puller Cemetery Rock Creek Cemetery |
Historic Schools in Pontotoc County
The following historic schools, academies and schoolhouses were located in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. Brief information about many of these schools can be found on the Schools Page of the Pontotoc County OKGenWeb site.
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Ada Schools Allen Schools Amloso School Beebe School Bellview School Black Rock School Blue Mound School Brook Haven School Byng Schools Canyon Spring School Cedar Grove School Center School Chimney Hill School Collin Institute Conway School Cresco School Denny School Dohlberg School Egypt School Fairland School Fitshugh School Fittstown School Francis School |
Franks School Frisco School Gale School Goose Creek School Green Hill School Halls Hill School Happyland School Hart School Haskell School High Hill School Homer School Horseshoe Ranch School Jesse School Jones Chapel Knox School Lanham School Latta School Laxton School Lightening Ridge School Lovelady School Lula School McLish School New Homer School |
Oakman School Old McCall School Owl Creek School Parish Chapel School Pecan Grove School Pickett School Pleasant Hill School Pleasant Valley School Red Oak School Rocky Chapel School Roff School Round Top School Shady Grove School Stonewall School Summer Chapel School Sunshine School Tyrola School Union Hill School Walnut Grove School Wilson School Worstan School Yeager School |
Libraries in Pontotoc County
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Ada Public Library |
Allen Public Library |
Historic Newspaper Archives of Pontotoc County
Tribal Nations in Pontotoc County
Chickasaw Nation
520 Arlington St.
Ada, OK 74820
Telephone: (580) 436-2603
Additional Genealogy Resources for Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County on OKGenWeb: Oklahoma Genealogy & History
Pontotoc County Historical & Genealogical Society
221 W. 16th
Ada, OK 74820
Places to Visit in Pontotoc County
While researching your family history in Pontotoc County, be sure to check out the following attractions located in the area.
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